Horrific video shows teenaged parents torturing baby

The teenage parents even tried to defend their actions by saying that they were simply trying to be 'disciplining' the baby.
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A series of disturbing online posts have been outraging social media users on Snapchat. It all began with a horrific baby torture video of a helpless child crying for help as his own parents shove his head into a plastic bag and waterboard him.

Shortly after posting the horrific clip to the user-generated app, the baby’s young dad shared another video, attempting to explain his actions.

“We’re not child abusing them, we’re just teaching them discipline,” the dad can be heard saying. “If I want to slap my child I’ll slap him as much as I want, if he needs some discipline I’ll continue to slap him.”

It has to be said though that being a teen parent doesn’t always mean you can’t be a good parent. What young parents need is proper education and support so they can give their kids the best possible care. At the end of the day, it is their choice how they treat their precious little ones.

Where to report child abuse in the Philippines

In this day and age, we can be responsible neighbors even through monitoring our social circles on digital media. Here’s where you can report suspected cases of child abuse in the Philippines.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – 31-81-01 to 07

Commission on Human Rights (CHR) – 928-7098

Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) of the municipality, city or province

Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or other law enforcement agencies – 723-0401 to 20

Punong barangay, barangay kagawad or tribal leader

Any member of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC); and

Barangay help desk officer or Violence Against Women (VAW) help desk officer